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Mike_Up
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Dec 24, 2014

Nissan Pathfinder, Pathetic suspension shown again

Was at the Trailmanor website and see my old 2005 Pathfinder riding another wheely while trying to pull a heavier folding trailer.

What's funny is that Pathfinder had a 3500 lbs rear axle rating which meant little as far as suspension strength. Yes, it'll handle the weight but the suspension is so weak, the handling was******with the Starcraft. Upgraded to my previous Sport Trac and what a world of difference.

Neither camper had a WDH so with that WDH maybe the Nissan would fair better but how pathetic. My Pop Up only had a 300 lbs tongue weight. That Pathfinder is sure one vehicle I don't miss.

Trailmanors website pic


My Pathfinder and Starcraft 2406


I posted this because I couldn't believe another Pathfinder just like mine, riding yet another wheely.

Just shows having enough power and tow rating, and even payload, don't make up for a lousy suspension.

The greatest thing about this Pathfinder is that the manual states that I can have a trailer with a 600 lbs tongue weight and still only use a weight "bearing" hitch! It surely would be riding on the bumper as my 300 lbs Starcraft tongue weight made it hit the bump stops on every dip.

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